A Complete Guide to the Latest Propagation Methods for Houttuynia cordata

Houttuynia cordata is a traditional herbal medicine in China, with the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, and strengthening the stomach and aiding digestion. Its tender roots are tender and crisp, slightly spicy with a fishy smell. Besides being used as medicine, it also has extremely high edible value, and is a food and medicine dual-purpose ingredient. In recent years it has been deeply loved by people. Currently, wild Houttuynia cordata on the market is far from meeting the demand, so artificial cultivation is needed. So do you know how it should be propagated?

1. Division propagation

Houttuynia cordata can be propagated by division, and division propagation is mainly carried out in spring and summer. First, dig out the mother plant of Houttuynia cordata. It can be planted directly, or it can be divided into several plants and then planted separately, or after dividing it can be further divided in a seedbed. Houttuynia cordata has strong regeneration ability. After division propagation, the divided plants will soon be the same as the mother plant.

2. Cutting propagation

Cutting propagation of Houttuynia cordata is also stem cutting propagation, and it is also mainly carried out in spring and summer. Before starting, first select the cuttings. You can choose a robust mother plant free of pests and diseases, and cut off its better-growing branches as cuttings. When carrying out cuttings, generally choose fertile, loose, well-drained sandy soil and insert the cut cuttings into it. Pay attention to watering to keep the soil moist, and also pay attention to the intensity of light. Once the light is too strong, shade it in time. After rooting, it can be transplanted.

3. Tuber propagation

Houttuynia cordata can also be propagated through tubers. Tubers refer to the underground rhizomes of Houttuynia cordata, and this is generally done in early spring. In February or March, dig out the underground rhizomes of Houttuynia cordata. The tubers are required to be white in color and relatively thick. Cut the tubers into small sections. Each section should retain 1-2 axillary buds, so that the survival rate after planting is high. Then, when planting in furrows on the seedbed, pay attention to placing the axillary buds upward to facilitate sprouting.

4. Propagation precautions

When propagating Houttuynia cordata, keep the soil fertile and rich in organic matter. Before planting, water frequently to keep the soil moist. After the seedlings grow, begin fertilizing, mainly with nitrogen fertilizer. Also pay attention to the harm of pests and diseases, especially at the turn of spring and summer, which is a period of high incidence of diseases, so take special care.

The above are the propagation methods for Houttuynia cordata. I hope they can help you. If you want to learn more related knowledge, please follow us.